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oatmeal scrub
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Slightly abrasive and exfoliating.Simply make a little paste of finely ground oatmeal and massage into the skin.
Or try a little SUGAR whilst lathering you face with facial soap great for sluggish or spotty skin!
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eggs
My grandmother had 11 children and was always baking.When she used an egg,she just used the remainder of the white from the shell to put on her face.She had a beautiful soft,clear skin.Nowadays,we know that this is tightening and nourishing to the skin.A wonderful skin mask is 1 whole egg,1 teaspoon honey,1 teaspoon almond oil.Mix together and leave on for ten to thirty minutes.
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A bad hair day?
So many lovely things in the kitchen to put on your hair!Take the time to use your own beautiful rinses,for dark hair use diluted vinegar to rinse or for fair hair,lemon juice,both reduce the acid mantle,remove all traces of shampoo and leave your hair marvellously shiny.An infusion of Rosemary for dark hair or camomile flowers for fair hair.
Before you wash,try a good dollop of mayonnaise! the eggs,vinegar and oils are a super,nourishing treatment.Leave on as long as you wish and rinse off before washing as usual.
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Eat it AND wear it!
Almost all fruits and vegetables are as stimulating and nourishing for your skin when used on the face as they are when eaten.STRAWBERRIES mashed and spread on the face are wonderfully cleansing. PARSLEYcontains vitamin C helping problem skins.ROSEMARY is healing and firming.ORANGES & LEMONS,boil 1/2 sliced orange and lemon into a pan with a tablespoon of caster sugar and a cup of milk,Heat to near boiling,cool and sieve it and use on your face for a refreshing skin tonic.
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soothe your eyes
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We all know that slices of cucumber are wonderfully soothing and cool to the eyes.Try teabags,even better if frozen.Even very thin slices of potatoes will draw out any puffines from your eyes.
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Evening Primrose
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Basic facts
Many beauty secrets passed down the ages are still used in cosmetics today.Oil is oil and our skin is a light leather!Keep it clean,feed it and oil it and you will preserve it for as long as you live.Skin dries out from neglect and no amount of Botox will preserve it,all that will do is paralyze it,plump it up and what happens when it wears off ? (if ever, if you see some of the results!)
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Rose Water
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A beautiful smelling water available from most supermarkets or health food shops.It's cheap and can be used everywhere.Use it in your bath,for rinsing your face and hair and is a super mouthwash ! much better than medicinal smelling ones - and much more romantic!
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your lips
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Did you know that your lips do not produce oil? Try to put Vaseline or oil on your lips as often as possible even over your lipstick.Every now and then exfoliate your lips gently with a soft brush or facecloth,they will plump up and be as smooth as silk - then add your Vaseline!
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Almond Oil
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MY WONDER OIL ! very light and perfect for under the eyes and all over the skin to retain moisure and keep the skin soft.Beautiful for your nands and nails as well.
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Camomile
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Keep it clean
Some women boast that they never allow soap and water to touch their skin.This may have been true when soaps were very alkaline and did tend to dry and irritate the skin.
Soaps these days tend to have lanolin and other oils added to them to counteract these effects.
The whole idea of "moisturisers" is just that,they contain WATER which is held in by the creams.It is most important to clean your eyes with a mild baby shampoo and water as impurities can collect at the roots of your eyelashes even after using an eye make up remover causing serious eye problems. Splash your face with water often and try taking a walk in the rain,you will be amazed at your skin when you get home!Put on any face cream or oil whilst still wet to keep in the precious moisture....................................................
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cream and honey
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What could be more nutritious than thick double cream -ON your skin that is. Mix together a tablespoon each of honey and cream and leave it on for as long as you wish then rinse off with warm water,your skin will be soft and glowing.
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Fair Trade
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At Simplyfair we believe the best way to run our business is by following these principles:
1. Source Fairtrade certified products where available.
2. Offer an extensive range of Organic and Sustainable products.
3. Provide an excellent service to our customers being both friendly and efficient.
4. Practice what we preach - re-use, reduce or re-cycle!!
5. Respect the environment.
6. Give back to the community.
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Adili ethical clothes and beauty products
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This beautiful site is included on this page because of its' Fair Trade and ethical policy.There are also some beautiful essential oils on the beauty page.........................
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